Contoneaster Progression

[Josh]

I dug this Cotoneaster in October last year and it has grown like a weed since. Decided it was time to do something with it. I find they tend to throw buds everywhere and I was worried about getting swelling where I didn't want it as they tend to trow 3-5 shoots from the one spot. I was constantly pulling shoots off and will be for a while yet. It's got a long way to go but is starting strong I think.

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Now to let it sit and recover and put on some more growth. Comments welcome as usual.

Josh

[Josh]

So should I take the lack of replies that no one likes it

[bodhidharma]

So should I take the lack of replies that no one likes it

No Josh i like it (where is the hug emoticon). Remember that the berries will be the highlight so design the tree with that in mind.

[kcpoole]

sorry I never eve saw the thread

Nice reduction
lots more progression to happen but nice start

Ken

[alpineart]

Hi Josh , i have a few self sown small and large leaf varieties growing in the ground . I hacked them back a few months ago but thats it . I like the idea of the twin trunk , {i had one and drowned it} but as Bodhi states the berries should be factored into the initial design .

Cheers Alpine

[Rory]

They are a very hardy weed-like shrub, and it should reward you in time. Nice start Josh. I quite like the look of the trunk.

I remember acquiring one about 20 years ago or so. It survived while many others perished due to my lack of knowledge. It loved full sun, but when i had to part with my entire collection so long ago, I didn't replace the species when I finally moved into a house.

Put more effort into growing your natives Josh. (in a nice way).

[Josh]

So should I take the lack of replies that no one likes it

No Josh i like it (where is the hug emoticon). Remember that the berries will be the highlight so design the tree with that in mind.

Cheers Bodhi, its only in its beginnings but think it will make a nice tree in time. Good point on the berries, hadn't thought about that side of it.

sorry I never eve saw the thread

Nice reduction
lots more progression to happen but nice start

Ken

Agree Ken got a lot more to go but I'm happy with where its heading in such a short time.

Hi Josh , i have a few self sown small and large leaf varieties growing in the ground . I hacked them back a few months ago but thats it . I like the idea of the twin trunk , {i had one and drowned it} but as Bodhi states the berries should be factored into the initial design .

Cheers Alpine

I've got a few of these I dug out. Ones a huge stump, long term project. You must have done well to drown it as they grow like weeds.

They are a very hardy weed-like shrub, and it should reward you in time. Nice start Josh. I quite like the look of the trunk.

I remember acquiring one about 20 years ago or so. It survived while many others perished due to my lack of knowledge. It loved full sun, but when i had to part with my entire collection so long ago, I didn't replace the species when I finally moved into a house.

Put more effort into growing your natives Josh. (in a nice way).

There's enough time in the day to put time into growing everything isn't there I quite like these and I think it's off to a good start.

Josh.

[alpineart]

Hi Josh , might be a weed , but they drown well in wet pots over winter up here especially if the mix is a bit fine .I have a 100 mm plus trunk/base here needs a lot of work , time will tell .

Cheers Alpine .

[dan.fisher92]

Awesome first styling, looking forward to future photos of the tree when fruiting


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